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Add 5/64 and 2/54

5/64 + 2/54 is 199/1728.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    5/64 = 5 × 27/64 × 27 = 135/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    2/54 = 2 × 32/54 × 32 = 64/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1728 + 64/1728 = 135 + 64/1728 = 199/1728
  5. So, 5/64 + 2/54 = 199/1728

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